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Vitamin D can improve the absorption of essential minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, iron, and selenium. Blood levels of 25(OH)D below 30 nmol/L increase overall mortality. Levels above 78 are considered necessary for bone and parathyroid health. Cancer prevention is not maximal until the blood level is 90. Fighting infections such as tuberculosis […]

We believe that diet has a close relationship to health, and we now know that food can be used for preventing chronic diseases. Cancer incidence can be reduced 30% by eating more vegetables and fruits. Such foods are called functional foods (“foods that provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition”). Oral diseases, such as caries […]

Osteoporosis is a bone disorder with reduced bone strength and high risk of fractures. The current epidemic of osteoporosis has resulted in new attempts to improve bone health with a focus on determination of risk for fractures and on finding treatments. Bone mineral density (BMD) is a good measure of fracture risk. There is no […]